Deferred Payment Financing: We’ve teamed up with TaxBack to offer deferred payment of the program fee for those who qualify. Why pay your fee upfront when you can wait until you get your tax return back (which in many cases is in excess of the initial program fee)? Just pay the program deposit and your flight up front to start your working holiday adventure in Australia. Ask an enrollment associate for details.

What will I be doing?

Work Experience Australia will give you the opportunity to gain valuable direct exposure and insight into the hospitality industry in the fields of culinary, food and beverage, guest services, and more. Work side-by-side with top culinary and hospitality professionals in one of the most highly respected tourist destinations in the world.

Now accepting applications for:

What’s included?

• Professional review and optimization of your CV/Resume
• Guaranteed 6 or 12-month* paid job placement secured prior to departure
• 1-on-1 support through the application, interview and on-boarding process
• We help you find and secure safe, affordable housing
• 2 nights accommodation upon arrival to Australia
• 24/7 support and access to a 24-hour emergency number
• Tax File Number set up and consultation with TaxBack
• Australian SIM card with a $10 credit included
• Medicare set up (eligible nationalities only)
• On-ground orientation and training
• Access to special events and cultural information
• Assistance with your tax refund

*For 12-month placements, a 6-month placement is guaranteed prior to departure to Australia; another 6-month placement will be arranged whilst you’re in country. 

The program fee does not include rent, meals, flight, or the $365 AUD visa application fee.

Am I eligible?

We’re looking for responsible, reliable, friendly professionals and hospitality students that have an interest in exploring new places and meeting new people. If you take pride in what you do, love to learn, and often step in to lend a hand without being asked, then you’re a great candidate!

To be eligible for this program package, you must:

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at time of application
• Have a passport and a high school diploma (or equivalent qualification)
• Have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday (417) or Work & Holiday (462) visa
• Have at least 1 year experience in the food service / hospitality industry
• Be a citizen of one of the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Chile, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay or Turkey.

Employment Destinations

Based on your qualifications, you’ll be placed in one of the high-end, luxury resorts or tourist destinations in Australia. Perhaps you’ll get to enjoy the colorful marine life adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef or find yourself in the modern and sophisticated of Darwin. Are you an adventurous explorer? Consider the indigenous outback of Uluru or the breathtaking lush landscape of Tasmania.

Looking for a position in one of Australia’s popular major cities? Get preferred placement in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne just for $130 USD more.

Tell me more about the program fee. Will I get any of that money back?

Since the jobs are being offered under a cultural exchange program, there is a program fee which may be recovered upon completion of your employment term (it will come in the form of a tax reimbursement). As a non-resident of Australia, you are eligible for a refund of some income taxes paid during your employment term. In many cases, this refund is in excess of the initial program fee. AAG will help facilitate this refund for you, making this an almost zero cost endeavor!

Home Base Locations

Land in one of Australia’s major cities to get started on your working holiday adventure. Choose Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, or Darwin as your home base location.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for this program package, you must:

• Purchase the package prior to your arrival in Australia
• Be between the ages of 18-30 at time of application
• Have a passport and a high school diploma
• Qualify for the appropriate Australian visa

Employment Information

Find short-term casual employment that fits your personality and experience level. With the right motivation, a little hustle, and determination to find the job that’s right for you, your options are plentiful–work in construction, in an office, or in the legendary Outback.